astern in a sentence

adv.

Definition

Astern refers to the direction toward the rear of a ship or vessel.

The ship sailed astern, maneuvering carefully to avoid the rocky shoreline.
As the storm approached, the captain ordered the crew to secure everything astern.
The lifeboat was stationed astern, ready for use in case of an emergency.
He peered over the stern, watching the waves crash against the hull as they moved astern.
The crew worked diligently to inspect the equipment astern before the voyage commenced.
With the wind at their backs, they adjusted the sails to gain speed astern.
The rescue operation was launched from the vessel astern of the sinking ship.
It was difficult to navigate in the fog, but they could still make out a vessel astern.
The sound of the engines echoed as they backed the boat astern to dock.
He felt a sense of relief as they finally turned the boat astern and headed for safety.